Hastings does not couple with Dulcie at the end. Because Dulcie Duveen is not present in the adaptation, Marthe is killed by Renauld's secretary.

The final scene shows them kissing by the beach. Rather he meets her in France where she is engaged as a singer in the hotel. In this adaptation, Hastings does not meet Bella on the train. The characters of Dulcie and Bella Duveen were merged.Arnold Beroldy’s profession changes slightly, and Georges Conneau changes to George Connor. Paul Renauld's murder takes place only 10 years after the Beroldy murder (instead of 20 in the book) and as a result the character of Jack Renauld is changed to a stepson, with a strong motive to kill him.It is in the hotel that Paul and Poirot meet. Since Renauld possessed a plundered fortune, a scorned. In the book, Hercule Poirot is invited by Paul Renauld while in the adaptation Poirot is on holiday with Hastings in Deauville and the hotel they are staying is owned by Paul. Monsieur Renauld dies on a golf course just days after sending a plea for help to detective Poirot.The setting of the main story is changed from Merlinville-sur-mer in the twenties to Deauville in 1936.Poirot later returns to London, sees the documentary and consults the broadcaster. The adaptation begins with a long flashback detailing the making of a broadcast on the Beroldy murder trial.Belinda Stewart-Wilson as a Dubbing Secretary.Katherine Fahey as Bernadette Daubreuil.Poirot wagers the arrogant Giraud who is in charge of the case that he shall be the first to solve the crime. The next day, his wife is found gagged and bound and the businessman himself lies dead on a nearby golf course. While Poirot and Hastings are enjoying their holiday in France, they are approached by Paul Renauld who fears for his life.

Poirot murder on the links